Riverside Revelry Throughout the Year

PORTLAND FESTIVAL FUN

Festivals and fanfare take over Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Waterside happenings enliven the Portland calendar throughout the year, ranging from the seasonal
Saturday market
to annual festivals that draw attendees from near and far. Much of the excitement takes place at
Tom McCall Waterfront Park,
located adjacent to the hotel on the west bank of the Willamette River. (The name of the park was changed in 1984 to honor former Oregon Governor Tom McCall.) The hotel’s proximity to this historical site is just one of the many reasons that help designate Kimpton RiverPlace one of the
best places to stay in Portland,
especially during the summer festival season.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park is the backdrop for the LGBTQ community and friends to enjoy a festival of acceptance, celebration, and inspiration. At this weekend event, there are tons of vendors, food, and beverages. Downtown, you can’t miss the
Portland Pride Parade
a colorful affair with more than 100 festive groups marching.
Official Website

Celebrate good storytelling at the
Portland Film Festival,
organized by filmmakers for filmmakers. There’s plenty for the public, too, both on the entertainment and education fronts. A mix of outdoor screenings and films shown inside some of the oldest historic theaters in Oregon make this much more than just your typical movie night.
Official Website

Free and open to the public, the
Portland Winter Light Festival
is an outdoor celebration along the Willamette River’s Eastbank Esplanade. Over four days, light-based art installations, engaging performances, and interactive activities for both kids and adults bring people together outside during a time of the year when many retreat indoors.
Official Website

This ever-evolving
music festival
has teamed up with Project Pabst to create an epic summer event that deftly combines popular acts with up-and-coming musicians. The last installment completely sold out before the gates opened at
Tom McCall Waterfront Park,
so make sure you snag your tickets early if you want to join in the revelry.
Official Website

Food + Brew Festivals

Beer, beer, and more beer! At one of the
longest-running craft beer festivals
in the U.S., try more than 80 independent craft beers from all over the country. The five-day event also features live music, home brewing demos, and a variety of food. The festivities happen about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, or you can always hop on one of our
complimentary bikes
stationed in the lobby.
Official Website

During
Feast Portland,
the local culinary community and beyond comes together to celebrate one of the most creative and bountiful food destinations on the planet: the Pacific Northwest. The four-day event has garnered accolades from all kinds of media, including
Tasting Table,
which called it “the food festival to beat.”
Official Website

Under a large clear-top tent in downtown’s
Pioneer Courthouse Square,
cozy up with gas heaters and your fellow beer enthusiasts as you taste the flavors of the season. The options include more than 50 winter ales created just for the festival — all sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Official Website

Summertime Fests in the PNW

Still want more? We got you covered with this list of our festival favorites across the Pacific Northwest covering the sounds of Waka Flocka Flame to John Fogerty.